Surrey · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hinchley Wood, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Hinchley Wood. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Hinchley Wood
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’re worried about missing or loose roof coverings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Hinchley Wood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Hinchley Wood (KT10, KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Hinchley Wood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
FAQs for Hinchley Wood
Is Hinchley Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Hinchley Wood is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Hinchley Wood?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hinchley Wood
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 1.9 miles north lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Hinchley Wood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Stokes Field shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Hinchley Wood station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Hinchley Wood Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. In Hinchley Wood, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hinchley Wood is one of the places in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Landlord roof surveys in KT10 and KT7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hinchley Wood
We work in homes and buildings around The Greyhound pub, Hinchley Wood School and Shrewsbury House School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Hinchley Wood itself: Hinchley Wood station. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is The Lake and The Wood.
Useful tips for Hinchley Wood property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hinchley Wood
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Landlords and letting agents in Hinchley Wood book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
Why it is worth a survey now in Hinchley Wood
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. With lower homes, common in places like Hinchley Wood, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.